Disinfection of the flexible fibreoptic bronchoscope against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M gordonae. Issue 10 (October 1984)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Davis, D; Bonekat, H W; Andrews, D; Shigeoka, J W
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 39:Issue 10(1984)
• Page Start: 785
• Page End: 788
• Publication Date: 1984-10
• Subjects: Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.39.10.785
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : In view of recent reports of contamination of the fibreoptic bronchoscope by tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria, we evaluated the disinfecting properties of aqueous glutaraldehyde (Cidex) and an iodophor (Prepodyne) against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M gordonae. We found that a 15 minute disinfection procedure with either agent, coupled with initial vigorous mechanical cleaning of the bronchoscope and its accessories, is a quick and reliable method for preventing the contamination of the bronchoscope with mycobacteria.